Kagal Tehsil - Kolhapur District, Maharashtra
Kagal is an administrative tehsil in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kagal is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 545 km², including 454.01 km² rural area and 91.22 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kagal Tehsil
Kagal Tehsil has a total of 85 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabad | Rural | Alabad |
| 2 | Anur | Rural | Anur |
| 3 | Arjuni | Rural | Arjuni |
| 4 | Arjunwada | Rural | Arjunwada |
| 5 | Avachitwadi | Rural | Avachitwadi |
| 6 | Bachani | Rural | Bachani |
| 7 | Baleghol | Rural | Hanbarwadi |
| 8 | Balikre | Rural | Kapashi Balikre |
| 9 | Bamani | Rural | Bamani |
| 10 | Banage | Rural | Banage |
| 11 | Bastavade | Rural | Bastavade |
| 12 | Belawale Bk. | Rural | Belavale Budruk |
| 13 | Belawale Kh. | Rural | Belavale Khurd |
| 14 | Belewadi Kalamma | Rural | Belewadi Kalamma |
| 15 | Belewadi Masa | Rural | Belewadi Masa |
| 16 | Benikre | Rural | Benikre |
| 17 | Bhadagaon | Rural | Bhadgaon |
| 18 | Bidri | Rural | Bidri |
| 19 | Bolavi | Rural | Bolavi |
| 20 | Bolaviwadi | Rural | Bolaviwadi |
| 21 | Boravade | Rural | Boravade |
| 22 | Chaundal | Rural | Choundal |
| 23 | Chikhali | Rural | Chikhali |
| 24 | Chimagaon | Rural | Chimgaon |
| 25 | Daulatwadi | Rural | Doulatwadi |
| 26 | Ekondi | Rural | Ekondi |
| 27 | Galgale | Rural | Galgale |
| 28 | Gorambe | Rural | Gorambe |
| 29 | Haladi | Rural | Haladi |
| 30 | Haldavade | Rural | Haladwade |
| 31 | Hamidwada | Rural | Hamidwada |
| 32 | Hasur Bk. | Rural | Hasur Budruk |
| 33 | Hasur Kh. | Rural | Hasur Khurd |
| 34 | Jainyal | Rural | Jainyal |
| 35 | Kagal | Urban | Not applicable |
| 36 | Kapashi | Rural | Kapashi Balikre |
| 37 | Karanjivane | Rural | Karnjivane |
| 38 | Kardyal | Rural | Kardyal |
| 39 | Karnoor | Rural | Karnoor |
| 40 | Kasaba Sangaon | Rural | Kasaba Sangaon |
| 41 | Kasari | Rural | Kasari |
| 42 | Kaulage | Rural | Koulage |
| 43 | Kembali | Rural | Kembali |
| 44 | Kenavade | Rural | Kenavade |
| 45 | Khadakewada | Rural | Khadkewada |
| 46 | Kurni | Rural | Kurni |
| 47 | Kurukali | Rural | Kurukali |
| 48 | Lingnoor Kapshi | Rural | Lingnoor (Kapashi) |
| 49 | Lingnur Dumala | Rural | Lingnoor Dumala |
| 50 | Madyal | Rural | Madyal |
| 51 | Malage Bk. | Rural | Malage Budruk |
| 52 | Malage Kh. | Rural | Malage Khurd |
| 53 | Mangnoor | Rural | Mangnoor |
| 54 | Mauje Sangaon | Rural | Mouje Sangaon |
| 55 | Metage | Rural | Metake |
| 56 | Mhakave | Rural | Mhakave |
| 57 | Mugali | Rural | Mugali |
| 58 | Muragud | Urban | Not applicable |
| 59 | Nandyal | Rural | Nandyal |
| 60 | Nidhori | Rural | Nidhori |
| 61 | Pharakatewadi | Rural | Pharaktewadi |
| 62 | Pimpalgaon Bk. | Rural | Pimpalgaon Budruk |
| 63 | Pimpalgaon Kh. | Rural | Pimpalgaon Khurd |
| 64 | Pirachiwadi | Rural | Pirachiwadi |
| 65 | Randivewadi | Rural | Randevewadi |
| 66 | Sake | Rural | Sake |
| 67 | Savarde Bk. | Rural | Savarde Budruk |
| 68 | Savarde Kh. | Rural | Savarde Khurd |
| 69 | Shankarwadi | Rural | Shankarwadi |
| 70 | Shendur | Rural | Shendur |
| 71 | Shindewadi | Rural | Shindewadi |
| 72 | Siddhanerli | Rural | Sidhanerli |
| 73 | Sonage | Rural | Sonage |
| 74 | Sonali | Rural | Sonali |
| 75 | Sulkud | Rural | Sulkud |
| 76 | Surupali | Rural | Surupali |
| 77 | Tamanakwada | Rural | Tamnakwada |
| 78 | Thanewadi | Rural | Thanewadi |
| 79 | Undarwadi | Rural | Undarwadi |
| 80 | Vadgaon | Rural | Vadgaon |
| 81 | Valave Kh. | Rural | Valave Kh. |
| 82 | Vandoor | Rural | Vandur |
| 83 | Vhanali | Rural | Vhanali |
| 84 | Vhannur | Rural | Vhannur |
| 85 | Yamage | Rural | Yamage |
Population of Kagal Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Kagal Tehsil has a total population of 2,75,372 people, consisting of 1,41,334 males and 1,34,038 females. There are 59,093 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 505 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,75,372 | 2,30,072 | 45,300 |
| Male Population | 1,41,334 | 1,17,947 | 23,387 |
| Female Population | 1,34,038 | 1,12,125 | 21,913 |
| Total Households | 59,093 | 49,284 | 9,809 |
| Population Density | 505 / km² | 507 / km² | 497 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,94,094 literate people and 28,575 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 36,662 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 523 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,575 | 23,739 | 4,836 |
| Literate Population | 1,94,094 | 1,59,694 | 34,400 |
| Illiterate Population | 81,278 | 70,378 | 10,900 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 36,662 | 29,981 | 6,681 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 523 | 348 | 175 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.